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used

подержанный

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previously owned

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EN-UK/ˈjuːzd/
EN-US/ˈjuːzd/
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used with Russian translation

used usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я купил подержанный плащ в комиссионном магазине .

I bought a used coat from a charity shop .

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

На онлайн-площадке много подержанных платьев в хорошем состоянии.

The online marketplace has many used dresses in good condition.

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used belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

usedподержанный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

used synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pre-loved
a marketing/affectionate term for used items that emphasizes they were cared for
worn
indicates visible signs of use or wear (scuffs, faded areas)
old
emphasizes age rather than condition; something can be old but still in good shape
thrifted
colloquial term meaning bought from a thrift store or second-hand shop; emphasizes purchase source
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🇬🇧en
pre-loved

a marketing/affectionate term for used items that emphasizes they were cared for

A2Rarely

This pre-loved handbag is in great condition.

🇬🇧en

indicates visible signs of use or wear (scuffs, faded areas)

A1Often

The jacket looks a bit worn but is still warm.

🇬🇧en

emphasizes age rather than condition; something can be old but still in good shape

A1Very Often

It's an old radio but it still works.

T
🇬🇧en
thrifted

colloquial term meaning bought from a thrift store or second-hand shop; emphasizes purchase source

A2Rarely

She thrifted a great coat last weekend.

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used meaning: what does it mean?

previously owned

used pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

used is pronounced as /ˈjuːzd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

used definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I bought a used coat from a charity shop . Translation: Я купил подержанный плащ в комиссионном магазине .

Is used part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, used (подержанный) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is used part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, used (подержанный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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